Piper PA-11 LV-YHT Accident at Pigüé Aerodrome

Incident Overview and Investigation Details On May 7, 2023, at 20:30 UTC, a Piper PA-11 aircraft with the registration LV-YHT was involved in an accident at the Pigüé aerodrome in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The aircraft was operated by Aero Club Pigüé for a general aviation recreational flight intended to observe an automobile competition. The incident was classified as an accident involving a loss of control in flight during the approach phase. ## Operational Context and Meteorological Conditions The flight departed from the Pigüé aerodrome and lasted approximately 12 minutes under visual meteorological conditions. According to the National Meteorological Service, the weather at the time of the incident included a wind from 180° at 2 knots, visibility of 20 kilometers, and a temperature of 19.2°C. The sky was 2/8 cirrus at 6,000 meters, with no significant phenomena reported. ## Sequence of Events and Impact During the standard traffic circuit, specifically while turning from the base leg to the final approach, the aircraft experienced a loss of lift. The pilot reported that the stall could not be recovered due to the low altitude at that moment. Consequently, the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 250 meters southeast of the threshold of runway 22. The impact caused the propeller to strike the ground and the engine to stop. There was no scattering of debris. ## Casualties and Aircraft Damage The aircraft sustained significant damage. Both occupants, the pilot and one passenger, exited the aircraft under their own power and sustained minor injuries. There were no fatal or serious injuries reported. The investigation was notified to the JST on May 8, 2023, and an investigation team was dispatched to the scene the same day to gather information, conduct interviews, and inspect the aircraft.